The Chief of Staff in the Office of the Former President, Lameck Daniel Mombela has confirmed the death of Dr Bakili Muluzi’s daughter Esmie Muluzi Malisita and her close associate Hazel Busily who died on Monday afternoon.

According to Mombela, the two met their fate at Ntonda in Blantyre where they had gone to appreciate the maize garden of the former President’s daughter.

United Democratic Front (UDF) Spokesperson Ken Ndanda also confirmed the development. He said that Vigil is taking place at New Naperi in Blantyre.

“Vigil is taking place at the deceased’s resident’s at New Naperi as the family is still discussing burial arrangements,” confirmed Ndanga.